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Running 110v Fridge While Powering Jim at 10:32am 11.20.04 Big Boats 19/3479 I have a '98 h450 with the Grunert 110v refer/freezer with holding plates. Per Grunert, It should d
Fresh Watch Hose Fittings Paul (Affinity C320) at 10:14am 11.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/904 How do the red and blue water lines connected -- are they threaded?Thanks
Hull Moisture Michael at 8:53am 11.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/806 What would be the normal moisture level of B/W GRP hull of Hunter 36? The boat is out of water for w
Companion way hatch replacement Tony Thomas at 8:19am 11.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/958 Does anyone know where I can get a replacement hatch for the companion way?
Battery combiner bill niessen at 8:08am 11.20.04 Big Boats 7/1507 Can anyone explain the intended use of a battery combiner and a little about how it works. I have re
Do it Yourself Furler Install? maccauley123 at 7:48am 11.20.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1494 I have an Ericson 29 with standard wire standing rigging. I bought it used this Fall and have not s
Gauges David Ochoa at 6:12am 11.20.04 Big Boats 6/1069 My 1997 H376 only has only idiot lights for water temp, oil pressure ... Was wondering if anyone has
Yellow Formica Bob at 4:39am 11.20.04 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1436 Can anyone tell me if the yellow formica I have throughout my cabin, on the sides of the drawers, et
How do you INSURE a boat kept in MEXICO? Ol Dave at 4:28am 11.20.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/895 The rules now allow you to keeep a boat in Mexican waters for up to 20 years. So what is the best wa
electric head alan at 4:14am 11.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/936 I'm considering installing an electric head that uses freshwater flush.They seem to use very little
How do you grease a seacock? BarryL at 3:54am 11.20.04 Ask All Sailors 6/8099 Hello,I am winterizing my boat and I read that I shouldgrease the seacocks. Dumb question, How do
SailCare and Roller furled sails Marc at 3:49am 11.20.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1249 I'm thinking of sending my roller furled genoa to SailCare to be cleaned and refurbished (LeMaury pr
stuck centerboard Joe at 2:28am 11.20.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1048 Hi I just purchased a 23 Oday and the centerboard is stuck in the up position. I have been trying to
Columbia Challenger 24 foot Roger at 2:07am 11.20.04 Columbia 9/7357 My boat is in the water at my dock. I am not sure whether to keep it or to let it go. The interior
Working of the Galley Bruce Hensley at 11:23pm 11.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1051 I have just purchased a 1969 Oday 23. Can anyone explain how the sink works and what are the differe
Hunter 30g mast height Bryan at 11:06pm 11.19.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1285 Is the mast height on the 1989-1994 Hunter 30g really 50', as indicated in this site's specification
GPS Antenna Location Mark at 11:02pm 11.19.04 Big Boats 3/1326 My winter boat project this year is going to be installing a radar/chartplotter system. I just purc
27 Cal Mk III 1984 Spencer at 10:55pm 11.19.04 Cal 5/886 First Time Buyer - looking at a 27 Cal Mk III - 1984. Looks to be in good shape, will get a survey
Hot Patch Tony Thomas at 10:00pm 11.19.04 Ask All Sailors 1/992 How long will a "hot patch" work? I bought a salvaged Hunter 27. During Hurricane Ivan the boat wash
MIMI's eyes Steve at 7:52pm 11.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/984 After resizing my photo, I hope they show up. I thought y'all might be interested in seeing the late

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Cut off instrument mounts on steering pedestal? Blitz at 10:23am 02.13.21 You can, and then refinish the refinish the entire plate. You can also just buy a new plate which E
G10 Material for Mast Step Blitz at 10:21am 02.13.21 I don't have much room to work with as well.
G10 Material for Mast Step (1) Blitz at 10:19am 02.13.21 190320
Adding shore power outlet Justin_NSA at 10:15am 02.13.21 Access will be your biggest challenge. You shouldn't need to have to deactivate your stern outlet. T
Covid-19 Vaccination Ward H at 10:09am 02.13.21 We have a culture here on SBO that promotes civil discussion of sometimes controversial topics and
Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30 Randy at 10:05am 02.13.21 To everyone who responded, thank you! The adventure went better than I could have hoped for. Hour me
Keel spacer replacement Ralph Johnstone at 9:55am 02.13.21 fixing the wood in the keel buss Sorry, I just couldn't control my curiosity here. Just WHAT is
PLB recommendations jssailem at 9:43am 02.13.21 It only works well if you have floating line, and you have practiced the maneuver a couple of times
Sailboay surveyors near Annapolis Paul Mermelstein at 9:40am 02.13.21 Second the recommendation for Bill Weyant (410-322-6701). Heard him make a presentation very recentl
Max Horsepower Rating 20 ft sailboat jssailem at 9:32am 02.13.21 I've always assumed hull speed doesn't care whether it's the boat or the water that's moving. This
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short SycloneDriver at 9:24am 02.13.21 Thermal camera. You may have to do the light bulb trick to allow it to build a little heat.
Covid-19 Vaccination jssailem at 9:22am 02.13.21 Long Live SBO. :beer::beer: :plus:
Pulls to port under power CDRSkip at 9:15am 02.13.21 Sailme88 & RoyS; thank you for your input, but I think I may have not explained my issue well enough
Managing the Mal de Mer? Kings Gambit at 8:22am 02.13.21 @Kings Gambit you didn't finish the race but you got good story out of it. :) :clap: On my race in
Prada Cup Finals cb32863 at 8:13am 02.13.21 Lots of " maybe's ", I wouldn't count the Brits out just yet. As is said in sport, it's why we play
South Coast 22 SailingLoto at 8:07am 02.13.21 any pics ? my keel pivot bolt is glassed over . only spot it can really leak is where the winch ca
Covid-19 Vaccination dlochner at 7:54am 02.13.21 Here we have seven good pages of discussion concerning the Covid Vaccines. Social Media organizatio
PHRF for Hunter 18 LeeandRick at 7:51am 02.13.21 https://www.ussailing.org/competition/offshore/phrf/boat-class-lookup
Managing the Mal de Mer? Captain Larry-DH at 7:47am 02.13.21 @Kings Gambit you didn't finish the race but you got good story out of it. :) :clap:
South Coast 22 LeeandRick at 7:44am 02.13.21 Calling @SailingLoto He should have a good idea on what to do as he has a South Coast 22.

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